More than one in four Clarence Valley GPs are over 65, and the valley has one of the highest rates of non-urgent emergency visits in NSW. Now a $2.3 million program is trying to fix it.
Tracey Maisey
Posted inHealth, NSW Politics, Regional Development
Builder appointed for 36 new health worker units opposite Grafton Base Hospital
Thirty-six new homes for Grafton’s healthcare workers are on the way, built into the old gaol site and placed right across the road from the hospital.
Posted inHealth, Northern Rivers
Northern Rivers residents invited to have their say on local health priorities
Northern Rivers residents can have their say on local health priorities at the district’s Annual Public Meeting later this month.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Northern NSW hospitals improve emergency care times
Northern NSW hospitals have recorded faster emergency treatment and ambulance handovers despite an increase in patients requiring urgent care.
Posted inHealth, Housing, Tweed Heads
Tweed Heads health services set to move into Tweed Mall
The old Tweed Hospital site is emptying out, and health services are moving into the mall. But the old site itself has a new future too: 800 homes, waterfront paths and more tree cover by 2029.
Posted inByron Bay, Health
Community at heart of Byron Central Hospital’s 10-year milestone
Byron Central Hospital celebrated 10 years of community healthcare, recognising staff, volunteers and local support across the region.
Posted inByron Bay, Health
Community invited to celebrate Byron Central Hospital’s 10-year anniversary
The community is invited to celebrate Byron Central Hospital’s 10-year anniversary at a special event on Wednesday.
Posted inClarence Valley, Grafton, Health
New general manager appointed for Grafton and Maclean hospitals
A new general manager has taken over at Grafton and Maclean hospitals as a major redevelopment gets underway.
Posted inAwards, Good News, Health, Lismore
Top state honour for Lismore health professional
Lismore podiatrist Helen McGregor has been named NSW Allied Health Professional of the Year.